A dedicated group of volunteers who proudly placed patriotic military tribute banners in and around Lake Ronkonkoma were honored for their work that honored veterans.
Seven volunteers were recognized for their dedication to commemorating veterans at an awards ceremony hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association: Victor T. Pisani, Joseph F. Pisani, Robert Garcia, Eric Anderson, Sarah Hickey, Kevin Kentner, and Kevin Hyms.
Also receiving recognition were members of the Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10, Civil Air Patrol (Holbrook).
Kevin Hyms also received the Owl Award of Lake Ronkonkoma for his work in Ronkonkoma as a past president and secretary of the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, member of the Sachem Central School District Legislative Committee, former chair of the Sachem Central School District Adult Advisory Committee, member of the Suffolk County Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board and a resident of Lake Ronkonkoma since 1990.
All received a proclamation from Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy for serving their community.
“It is only through the tireless activities of volunteers that we preserve our history as a community and continue to make our community a worthwhile place to live in the future,” said Kennedy.